There are strategies around the funding piece but I'll leave that out for now.2.

I've used listsource for marketing to absentees with mild success, but I have the capital and experience to do new construction, and I'd really like to work on getting a good piece of land for a good price in my area that would be ideal for new development.I was wondering if anyone markets to land owners and what criteria you would use?

Mark ForestAssessment would be one place to look, but you can come up with any alternative allocation, as long as it is justifiable, and you can explain it to the IRS if audited.I had a multi-unit building that was on a very small piece of land.

One piece of advice I have heard in REI is to surround yourself with like minded individuals. 

Its against their code to give you access to the MLS, so even if you ask for pieces of it, you are in a grey area.And if you take them up on the free stuff (which they offer to potential sellers ONLY in hopes of getting a listing)... they will see a waste of time and not want to give you the free stuff that was designed to make them commissions.If you want the MLS, jump through their hoops and get it, otherwise you don't need it.

Hi Cam,I am new also, slowly putting together the pieces.  

Notice of default (foreclosure).. constantly stay in their ear , from start to finish.6. discharged/dismissed bankruptcy cases (get from pacer)7.Tax lien sale- published in legal news papers when auctions come up8.

Shalom @Adi Dahan - Welcome to BP, always nice to see a fellow Israeli.I have found BP to be an invaluable resource regarding my US Investments.If you are interested in Indianapolis, you might want to reach out to @Sterling White- They have an interesting crowdfunding model which can give you a piece of a 10 property performing portfolio - greatly reducing your risk and headache.All the best.

I'm working to piece together some deals in the Houston market at the moment, I'd be thrilled to connect with you.

That way you're not piecing information together from blogs on "How To"